Imagine the following scenarios: A surgeon prepares to amputate a patient’s foot to save his life, but the patient refuses ...

Erum Ilyas, MD, discusses ethical considerations for dermatologists to keep in mind before performing aesthetic procedures.

Orlando Caballero ‘22 is a public health major with a biology minor and a 2021-22 health care ethics intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are his own. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Informed consent facilitation: Implementing structured communication training programs for health care providers to improve their ability to discuss treatment options, prognosis, and goals of care ...

Yeseñia Sandoval is a biochemistry major with a minor in biotechnology and she is a 2024-25 health care ethics intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Views are her ...

Researchers have created a new tool, ELAXIR, to improve AI literacy and raise awareness of the ethical challenges of using AI in health care. It comprises a set of physical and digital cards, ...

As concerns about legalising voluntary assisted dying recede, pressure to broaden eligibility is likely to grow. To assess ...